I hope Niemi isn't even aware of the Vezina. If he plays like he has throughout this season over the next 20-30 games, that's all we can hope for. I think he'd much rather have another Cup than a Vezina

Well, goalies from California teams who get nominated for Vezina and don't win because another goalie was better tend to have a good track record

Tonight is not going according to what I had in mind. Columbus losing and Detroit winning. Columbus has to win to get in right? So far they aren't getting it done.

Also watching some of this Blues game and since the Hawks look to be playing their minor league squad, I expect the Blues to win. That means should I be rooting for the Sharks to lose? Would much rather playing Vancouver than St. Louis again, even though the Sharks did beat St. Louis a few times this year if I recall.

yes, totally agree. I'd much rather face the nucks first round. Elliott = Smith against us.

Not to mention Bieksa hurt, Schneider hurt, and Kesler not 100% after long-term injury. The Nucks are just asking to be bounced in 4-5 games to whoever they play in the 1st round, much like the Sharks in 08-09 (yes I know the Ducks were a bad matchup, but the Sharks were a wreck with injuries, disclosed and undisclosed).

Tonight is not going according to what I had in mind. Columbus losing and Detroit winning. Columbus has to win to get in right? So far they aren't getting it done.

Also watching some of this Blues game and since the Hawks look to be playing their minor league squad, I expect the Blues to win. That means should I be rooting for the Sharks to lose? Would much rather playing Vancouver than St. Louis again, even though the Sharks did beat St. Louis a few times this year if I recall.

It looks like the Hockey Gods (or NHL and NBC) are having their way because they want Detroit in the playoffs as Dallas is back to playing putrid hockey against everyone except us. I still want Dallas to rattle off a bunch of goals in this 3rd period to win in regulation, then Cbus and Minny both win and no playoffs for the Wings. Not because of whether it helps or hurts us, but because I just want to see Detroit not make it. I don't think I'm gonna get my wish.

Not to mention Bieksa hurt, Schneider hurt, and Kesler not 100% after long-term injury. The Nucks are just asking to be bounced in 4-5 games to whoever they play in the 1st round, much like the Sharks in 08-09 (yes I know the Ducks were a bad matchup, but the Sharks were a wreck with injuries, disclosed and undisclosed).

boy oh boy I remember. I hope Todd really considers throwing this one if the Hawks are losing handily after the next period.